Driving for uber
#31
Re: Driving for uber
Just don’t run anybody over!
my son is a courier in Toronto and got knocked down today by an Uber driver. After hitting my son he mounted the curb and just about avoided a man and his little son.
The passenger in the Uber got out when the car stopped and shouted at the driver “you’re f***ing crazy” and ran off.
Police took a statement and we’ll have to see how it develops.
Son seems to be alright, just cuts and bruises...
my son is a courier in Toronto and got knocked down today by an Uber driver. After hitting my son he mounted the curb and just about avoided a man and his little son.
The passenger in the Uber got out when the car stopped and shouted at the driver “you’re f***ing crazy” and ran off.
Police took a statement and we’ll have to see how it develops.
Son seems to be alright, just cuts and bruises...
#32
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Oh no! So sorry to hear that - hope your son is ok - and that the idiot driving the uber gets the book thrown at him!
If your son is unable to work for a few days - and/or his bike is damaged, do put in a claim against the driver and his insurance.
Hope he's not too sore.
#33
Re: Driving for uber
Just don’t run anybody over!
my son is a courier in Toronto and got knocked down today by an Uber driver. After hitting my son he mounted the curb and just about avoided a man and his little son.
The passenger in the Uber got out when the car stopped and shouted at the driver “you’re f***ing crazy” and ran off.
Police took a statement and we’ll have to see how it develops.
Son seems to be alright, just cuts and bruises...
my son is a courier in Toronto and got knocked down today by an Uber driver. After hitting my son he mounted the curb and just about avoided a man and his little son.
The passenger in the Uber got out when the car stopped and shouted at the driver “you’re f***ing crazy” and ran off.
Police took a statement and we’ll have to see how it develops.
Son seems to be alright, just cuts and bruises...
#35
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As an update to this thread - I turned 21, called my insurance and am able to do UberX/Lyft with no change to my premium, and covered by Uber/Lyft commercial insurance while using the app. Completing the signup process as its free and will see what happens
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We just got Uber a week or so ago, still not many cars on the road though, but then it requires extra licensing and insurance here so no real surprise, can't just sign up and start working quickly. If our car was younger, I would more seriously consider getting the licence and trying it, but doesn't seem worth it as our car will be too old in about a year so would be pretty short term thing.
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May as well see what it's like, can't hurt to try.
We just got Uber a week or so ago, still not many cars on the road though, but then it requires extra licensing and insurance here so no real surprise, can't just sign up and start working quickly. If our car was younger, I would more seriously consider getting the licence and trying it, but doesn't seem worth it as our car will be too old in about a year so would be pretty short term thing.
We just got Uber a week or so ago, still not many cars on the road though, but then it requires extra licensing and insurance here so no real surprise, can't just sign up and start working quickly. If our car was younger, I would more seriously consider getting the licence and trying it, but doesn't seem worth it as our car will be too old in about a year so would be pretty short term thing.
A city councillor from Maple Ridge said it cost her about $500 to comply with the regulations, including the Class 4 license, a medical exam and a safety check of the car. She also said that getting the license included studying an almost 300 page book which was more applicable to larger vehicles.
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-...rived-in-metro
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A city councillor from Maple Ridge said it cost her about $500 to comply with the regulations, including the Class 4 license, a medical exam and a safety check of the car. She also said that getting the license included studying an almost 300 page book which was more applicable to larger vehicles.
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-...rived-in-metro
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-...rived-in-metro
#39
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Yes they didn't make it easy to be a ride hailing driving here. If we had a brand new car, I would consider it more seriously, but our car will age out within the next year and some change so not worth it nor do I even know if a Mazda 2 would even be approved, its 5 seater but not exactly roomy...ha ha
Ontario doesn't have any regulations like what you're describing in BC. The only cost to me is ~$60 for a Safety Standards Certificate from a mechanic.
Too bad the barrier to entry is higher in BC, it would probably be a great way for you to make some extra money.
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My car is a Ford Focus, so similar size, and the racing bucket seats in the front aren't the most comfy for everyone, but it qualifies it is younger though.
Ontario doesn't have any regulations like what you're describing in BC. The only cost to me is ~$60 for a Safety Standards Certificate from a mechanic.
Too bad the barrier to entry is higher in BC, it would probably be a great way for you to make some extra money.
Ontario doesn't have any regulations like what you're describing in BC. The only cost to me is ~$60 for a Safety Standards Certificate from a mechanic.
Too bad the barrier to entry is higher in BC, it would probably be a great way for you to make some extra money.
The barriers pretty much remove Uber as being a casual extra income type job to a one where only those dedicated to making it a full-time gig are going to do it, pretty much removes the casual p/t driver doing it for extra cash.